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Hilton

HR Consulting Intern Review

at Hilton

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources

Watford

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

3.7 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

3/5 - Overview of Role
3.8/5 - Skills Development
2.5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
3.5/5 - Overall Experience
3/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
My role includes managing a shared HR inbox, assisting my manager with HR consulting queries, supporting team projects, and contributing creatively to the Team Member Resource Group and Mosaic Committee
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
During my placement, I was entrusted with some responsibilities, although they were limited in scope compared to a full-time role. This experience enabled me to learn and develop at a manageable pace while still contributing effectively to the team. However, I would have appreciated the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
3/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I've built resilience from working in a corporate job and adapted to a new environment. Managing multiple tasks from different colleagues has also developed my self-management skills.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
2/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received support from my university tutor and some colleagues within the team, but I believe there could have been more effective systems to identify when individuals are having difficulties with their manager relationships.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
2/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
3/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company fosters a positive culture with numerous events designed for networking and socializing among team members. Employees are encouraged to share their ideas and collaborate to achieve common goals.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I have thoroughly enjoyed my placement year, particularly forming long-lasting friendships with fellow interns. Despite realising that the role was not well-suited to me and facing a challenging management environment, I have nonetheless gained a wealth of knowledge and developed numerous skills.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
3/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Hilton
3/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Hilton to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Hilton
My advice to others applying to Hilton is to embrace the opportunity to learn and grow, even if the tasks may seem limited at first. Make the most of the support available, seek out additional responsibilities proactively, and engage in the company's positive culture and networking events. Building strong relationships with colleagues and other interns can be invaluable for your personal and professional development.
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